ungainliness

Definitions

The quality or state of being awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement.

The characteristic of being unwieldy or difficult to handle due to size or shape.

Examples

Despite his natural ungainliness, he moved across the dance floor with surprising grace.

The puppy's ungainliness was endearing as it tripped over its own oversized paws.

She felt a deep sense of self-consciousness regarding the ungainliness of her long, awkward limbs.

Synonyms

awkwardness clumsiness gawkiness inelegance stiffness maladroitness bumbling

Antonyms

grace elegance poise agility dexterity fluidity gracefulness